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Published: December 5, 2007
As long as there has been fabric, there has been art made from it. Textile art is often more practical than other forms, as it can frequently be used as clothing. All textile art deals with threads of fabric in some way. Over the ages, numerous techniques have been devised to exploit the artistic possibilities of textiles.
Sewing together threads has its origins with the earliest incarnations of man. Bone needles were used to stitch together skins and furs. The first machines came along in 1790, though Isaac Singer's machine in 1851 would perfect much of the design. Using sewing to create textile art doesn't require machines, though. Chinese dynasties were creating priceless textile art centuries long before the advent of sewing machines. Even today, most of the finest quilts are made by hand.
Sewing is the backbone of all garment making and textile art; embroidery, on the other hand, involves decorating the fabric itself. Its decorative nature makes it one of the finer techniques of textile art. It is perfect for adding style and distinction to a sewing project. Embroidery can be done either by hand or by machine, and can be performed on simple fabric or finished pieces.
Crochet and knitting are two closely related techniques for manipulating textiles; crochet only has one loop of yarn active, while knitting has two. Crochet has been popular since the 1800s, and is ideal for making scarves and hats. Crochet can also be used to make doilies and lace. Knitting keeps two loops going at a time, though many more are possible if done by machine. Instead of the crochet hook, two knitting needles will be used. One of the advantages of these techniques is that they do not require equipment. Crochet and knitting are also quite easy to pick up. The knit stitch and the purl stitch are the most basic knitting styles, and are the ideal starting place for beginners. The first element of the knitting process that must be mastered is the yarn control; if the stitches are too tight, the following rows will be difficult to work. The tension has to be appropriate and consistent throughout the piece.
All kinds of textile art are best learned by hand. Numerous videos and websites offer tutorials on the basics, and classes on all techniques are common at quilt stores everywhere. Free patterns are widely available, perfect for getting started. More complicated textile art projects require a larger variety of stitches and patterns, and numerous techniques exist for advanced work.
Sources:
"Basic Crochet Instructions." Lean To Knit and Crochet. 4 Dec. 2007. http://www.learntoknit.com/instructions_cr.php3.
"Get Started and Learn To Knit." Knitting Help.com. 2007. 4 Dec. 2007. http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/learn-to-knit.< br />
"Sewing Machines." Museum of American Heritage. 2 March 2001. 4 Dec. 2007. http://www.moah.org/exhibits/virtual/sewing.html.
Sewing together threads has its origins with the earliest incarnations of man. Bone needles were used to stitch together skins and furs. The first machines came along in 1790, though Isaac Singer's machine in 1851 would perfect much of the design. Using sewing to create textile art doesn't require machines, though. Chinese dynasties were creating priceless textile art centuries long before the advent of sewing machines. Even today, most of the finest quilts are made by hand.
Sewing is the backbone of all garment making and textile art; embroidery, on the other hand, involves decorating the fabric itself. Its decorative nature makes it one of the finer techniques of textile art. It is perfect for adding style and distinction to a sewing project. Embroidery can be done either by hand or by machine, and can be performed on simple fabric or finished pieces.
Crochet and knitting are two closely related techniques for manipulating textiles; crochet only has one loop of yarn active, while knitting has two. Crochet has been popular since the 1800s, and is ideal for making scarves and hats. Crochet can also be used to make doilies and lace. Knitting keeps two loops going at a time, though many more are possible if done by machine. Instead of the crochet hook, two knitting needles will be used. One of the advantages of these techniques is that they do not require equipment. Crochet and knitting are also quite easy to pick up. The knit stitch and the purl stitch are the most basic knitting styles, and are the ideal starting place for beginners. The first element of the knitting process that must be mastered is the yarn control; if the stitches are too tight, the following rows will be difficult to work. The tension has to be appropriate and consistent throughout the piece.
All kinds of textile art are best learned by hand. Numerous videos and websites offer tutorials on the basics, and classes on all techniques are common at quilt stores everywhere. Free patterns are widely available, perfect for getting started. More complicated textile art projects require a larger variety of stitches and patterns, and numerous techniques exist for advanced work.
Sources:
"Basic Crochet Instructions." Lean To Knit and Crochet. 4 Dec. 2007. http://www.learntoknit.com/instructions_cr.php3.
"Get Started and Learn To Knit." Knitting Help.com. 2007. 4 Dec. 2007. http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/learn-to-knit.< br />
"Sewing Machines." Museum of American Heritage. 2 March 2001. 4 Dec. 2007. http://www.moah.org/exhibits/virtual/sewing.html.
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